Looks can be deceiving—Wolverine fits right into your polished .NET applications!

This talk explores the unique capabilities of Wolverine, a lightweight yet powerful .NET library designed for streamlined messaging and background job processing. Despite its unassuming name, Wolverine delivers exceptional performance, simplicity, and developer-friendly features. Attendees will learn how Wolverine integrates seamlessly with modern .NET applications, enhancing scalability and maintainability without adding unnecessary complexity. The session includes practical examples and demonstrations of how Wolverine can elevate the performance and functionality of your .NET projects, proving that "looks can be deceiving" when it comes to tools that pack a punch.

Discover how Wolverine seamlessly integrates with .NET to deliver powerful messaging and background job capabilities without unnecessary complexity. Small, sleek, and mighty—Wolverine proves that looks can be deceiving.

Screw perfect, aim for good enough

Requirements, processes, standards, crazy architecture, overengineered infrastructure this, amongst other things, can cause the feeling of being overwhelmed during your day-to-day work. What can you do? How to stop the endless circle? Together, we’ll dive into the Just in Time architecture, keeping things simple (… keeping them safe), and much more!

Duration around 30 min

JavaScript is weird. MythBusters special.

In the era of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, it’s easy to get lost in endless reels and shorts telling you all sorts of things—from claims about the earth being flat to life-changing tarot readings, and even theories about JavaScript being weird. But is JavaScript really as strange as it’s often portrayed? Or is it just another myth that’s grown more popular over time? Let’s dive into some common examples and figure out if JavaScript is truly the quirky language people say it is, or if there’s more to the story. After all, JavaScript is one of the most widely used and influential programming languages today, powering everything from dynamic websites to complex web applications. With its reach expanding daily, understanding its quirks isn’t just important—it’s essential.

First public delivery of the exciting talk, breaking the myths about JavaScript. Session takes 30-45 minutes. The level of experience or age doesn’t matter - if you are advanced JS user In sure you’ll enjoy some funny stories, if you are just a beginner I’m sure you’ll take out much insightful knowledge from this presentation.

From HTML to here: The evolution of Web development and where we lost our way

Let’s go together on the fascinating journey of web development. From its humble beginnings with basic HTML to the sophisticated, complex ecosystems we see today. We’ll trace the milestones that brought us the dynamic, interactive web, touching on key innovations like CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React. However, along the way, we’ll reflect on the critical moments where things may have taken a wrong turn—whether it's about overcomplicated tools, bloated websites that sacrifice speed and accessibility, or the overwhelming choice of frameworks that can paralyse development. The goal is to examine how we got here, what can be improved, and how we can simplify and refocus web development for a more efficient, user-centred future.

No requirements

Weird NuGet Packages: A Playground for Creativity in .NET

Did you know there’s a NuGet package that generates fart sounds, one that delivers random dad jokes, and even one that does… literally nothing? Welcome to the quirky side of .NET, where creativity runs wild, and developers prove that sometimes coding isn’t all about enterprise apps and serious business.

In this lighthearted talk, we’ll dive into some of the weirdest NuGet packages ever published, exploring how they spark joy, encourage experimentation, and showcase the playful ingenuity of .NET developers. Along the way, we’ll uncover the real lessons these packages teach us—about learning, sharing, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.

Whether you’re here for the ASCII dinosaurs, Yoda speech generators, or just a good laugh, this talk will remind you that .NET isn’t just a platform for building robust applications—it’s also a space to have a little fun. So join us as we celebrate the weird, the wacky, and the wonderfully creative side of software development!

(Warning: This talk may cause spontaneous laughter and a sudden urge to publish your own bizarre NuGet package.)

This talk contains dangerously high levels of fun and creativity. Side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, spontaneous coding experiments, and the overwhelming desire to build something ridiculous. Attend at your own risk!
No special tech requirements, just that audience should be prepared :D
Target audience - everyone

Weird and Wonderful: exploring the bizzare npm packages

The npm registry is home to over 2 million packages, offering solutions to nearly every development need—but it’s also a playground for creativity and humor. In this talk, we’ll dive into the lighter side of npm and explore some of the weirdest and most unexpected packages out there. From packages that determine if a number is odd, to ASCII cat generators, and even tools that print memes during installations, these quirky gems showcase the human side of programming.

Along the way, we’ll discuss the lessons these packages teach us about creativity, dependency management, and the joys of experimenting in tech. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, this talk will leave you laughing, inspired, and maybe a little more cautious about your node_modules folder.

Perfect for anyone who loves programming, humor, and a dash of absurdity!